Summer Student Position - Community Recreation Support Worker (Personal Services)

Location: Saskatoon, SK
Position: Full-time Temp (May 5 - August 29, 2025)
Closing Date: February 28,2025

This position is offered through the support of the Government of Canada-Canada Summer Jobs Program. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements of that program (see below). This position will support the Family Treatment Programs recreational programming for the summer months by organizing, planning, leading and participating in family based activities that provide a therapeutic benefit to participants. These activities will promote positive attachment, build leadership skills, be developmentally appropriate and provide enjoyment for families. The Family Treatment Recreation Worker assists participants; supports and implements recreation plans; and ensures that family strengths are maximized.

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• must be between 16 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
• was registered as a full-time student during the preceding academic year;
• intends to return to school on a full-time basis during the next academic year;
• is a student in post-secondary, vocational, or technical program;
• is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act* and;
• is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.

Qualifications

Education and Professional Certification

•  Completion of a high school diploma.
• A certificate, diploma, or degree in child and youth care, recreation or related field is an asset. 

Experience

• Up to one (1) year of experience working with children, youth, and/or families.
• Experience working independently with diverse populations.

 Skills and Characteristics

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to complete tasks independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to form meaningful relationships.
• Ability to lead through motivation, role-modelling, and support.
• Outgoing personality with interests that can be used to engage participants (i.e. outdoors, arts, sports, etc.).
• Emotional competence and self awareness.
• Ability to display empathy, patience, and understanding in individual and family interactions.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to set clear, attainable goals and meet individual, group, and program objectives.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of child development and parenting skills and strategies.
• Knowledge of mental health, addictions, domestic violence, trauma, poverty, and attachment.
• Effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work in high-risk situations and make critical decisions.
• Open to continuous education and learning and development opportunities.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities

Services

• Leads families in recreational activities communicating expectations, goals and instructions.
• Maintain a therapeutic milieu.
• Collaborate with the team to strategically plan and assign daily tasks.
• Supports families while they participate in therapeutic activities to build confidence and work through challenges.  Support and guide participants in reaching individual and group goals.
• Participates in recreation programming with families to build a strong therapeutic relationship.

• Organizes family-based recreational opportunities that are therapeutic and developmentally suitable for each family

• Plans activities collaboratively with other staff and families to ensure their interests are being met

• Reports to other staff regarding challenges or success's they observed during program delivery, informally and via written documentation

• Teaches new skills to participants based on personal knowledge and/or family interest.
• Motivates participants with high energy and enthusiasm for all activities
• Transport participants for treatment-related purposes as required.
• Document all incidents and updates such as; communication log, critical incidents and any other individual or family updates.  Complete reports and documentation clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Leadership

• Provide direction, guidance, and mentorship to employees and participants.
• Display positive role modelling, agency values, and fairness.
• Collaborate with and communicate to the multidisciplinary team when required.  

 Management of Resources

• Identify required resources for recreation plans.
• Coordinate and collaborate with community resources when required.
• Submit receipts and reconcile expenses for manager approved expenditures. 
• Ensure mileage log is completed accurately when agency vehicle is used.

Safety

• Maintain, promote, and reinforce safe work habits, practices, and procedures.
• Adhere to written or verbal agency and government regulations, policies, practices, and instructions.

Additional Requirements

The incumbent is responsible for completing all mandatory training requirements for the position as per agency policy and guidelines. 

Employees must hold a class five (5) novice two (2) or higher drivers license and be eligible for coverage under our commercial auto insurance policy. 

 Wage range for this position is $19.68 to $25.45 per hour. If you have any questions, please contact Tandi Van Tol  at (306) 551-7581.

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